How far is Hilton Head Island, SC from Ridgeville, SC?
The driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Ridgeville, SC is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton Head Island and Ridgeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island and Ridgeville.
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Start on Allen Road
887 ft · 42 sec · Allen Road
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Turn left onto Marshland Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Marshland Road
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Take the ramp right
2176 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
2.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Merge slight left onto William Hilton Parkway
3.9 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway
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Continue on Fording Island Road
9 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road
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Take the exit slight right
1444 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okatie Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway
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Take the exit slight left
149 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive
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Continue on Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.4 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
48 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78: Saint George, Branchville
723 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Jim Bilton Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · West Jim Bilton Boulevard
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Continue on Memorial Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on East Jim Bilton Boulevard
16.2 mi · 24 min · East Jim Bilton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Ridgeville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgeville Road
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Continue on Church Street
2539 ft · 53 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
138 m · 20 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilton Head Island and Ridgeville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
48 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Ridgeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton Head Island to Ridgeville?
The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Hilton Head Island and 54.1 miles from Ridgeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilton Head Island and Sunny near Ridgeville.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jonesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilton Head Island and Ridgeville. Straight-line distance: 67 mi (107.82 km).
#1 Hilton Head Island
Resort town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 39,619 |
| Coordinates | 32.1938200, -80.7381600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgeville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,841 |
| Coordinates | 33.0957200, -80.3153700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgeville (-80.31537, 33.09572)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.96 | $33.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.54 | $43.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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